Commercial/ Contract Manager

Systech is a leading consultancy that provides responsive, high quality multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of major construction, infrastructure, and energy projects.

Our team of professionals deliver services over the full lifespan of projects – from bid to handover – from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
The Position

Systech is involved in a variety of major infrastructure projects across the USA. Our assignments range from short-term contract and commercial management support, to carrying out a detailed quantum analysis in the preparation of claims documentation.

You will provide leadership to the commercial team, establishing improved processes and procedures alongside tier-one main contractors. You will have a proven ability to work collaboratively, implementing new practices and strategies to enhance project performance.
This is a technical position, and you are required to possess a relevant degree. It is important that you are personable and able to demonstrate an ability to maintain and develop client relations.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in USA (either USA citizen or Green card holder)
• Degree educated (preferably BSc degree in Quantity Surveying) or similar
• MRICS status an advantage
• Must have experience in managing FARS / DFARS contracts
• Minimum 10 years' major infrastructure project experience
• Strong commercial management and project experience
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience of leading teams on major construction projects
• Develop commercial strategies and lead on contractual negotiations
• Able to work Single Status on rotation or be willing to relocate
• Must be mobile and flexible to work around projects in the USA

Responsibilities:

• To take responsibility for the delivery of professional assignments under the supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Supporting senior team members on key projects
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract
• Preparation of management accounts including project cost and value reporting
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Maintenance of project records
• Change management including raising and valuing variations /compensation events
• Manage high volume of Construction contracts including drafting negotiation and Execution.